Great Place to Work measures companies on the following characteristics: Great Place to Work for All, executive team effectiveness, innovation, and people-focused programs. In a Great Place to Work for All, employees report high levels of trust, credible and respectful leadership, pride in the work, and camaraderie. We also look to see that employees consistently experience this great workplace, regardless of who they are or what they do. Each company is scored on our analysis of anonymous employee responses to more than 50 survey questions on our Trust Index Survey, together with our evaluation of company programs and practices as measured through our Culture Audit assessment.

More than 315,000 employees provided feedback to determine the winners of the 2018 list. To be considered, companies needed to have at least 1,000 employees and receive enough survey responses to achieve a 95% confidence level with no more than a 5% margin of error.

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2018

Employees who say they have a great place to work were four times more likely to say they're willing to give extra to get the job done.

The company is committed to learning and innovating - keen to try new things, and always ready to support new ideas. The company's approach to alignment is exceptional. It gives clarity on individual, team, and company goals.

Working for this company instills a sense of purpose. The Wegman family and all executives and leaders are engaged, invested and committed to our mission of helping people live healthier, better lives through food, and in doing the right thing.

Besides the amazing benefits we receive here everyday, any time an Ultipeep or their family member is in need or passes away, the company pulls together to show an outpouring of love and support like I have never seen elsewhere.

BCG puts people development at the center of everything - this business is about people. I feel empowered to try new things. We have a tremendous impact on our clients and are continuously challenging the status quo.

I admire the way Edward Jones respects their history without being mired down by it. We see the value of our beginnings but also recognize change is the only constant. We build on a solid foundation with flexibility for new thought.

I love the fact that Kimpton is a trailblazer within the hospitality industry. This company doesn't shy away from trying something different and that unique perspective is not frowned upon but embraced.

I am constantly encountering new people at the company and I am amazed at how we have been able to keep our welcoming and friendly culture intact through our tremendous growth. The founders' principles are still very much evident in our culture.

At Genentech, I am not only free to be myself, I am encouraged to bring my whole self to work. I feel safe, cared for, included, and celebrated for who I am. Ensuring an inclusive environment is foundational at Genentech.

What makes Hyatt a great place to work for me is the teamwork, cooperation, the overall attitude, but most importantly the people. The people in our organization truly do care for one another as well as the guests coming onto our property.

The opportunities are absolutely endless if you have an entrepreneurial spirit. You are given the keys to your career on day one and can guide it down any path you wish, but with hard work and persistence you will go very far and gain recognition.

The focus on constant improvement, learning, and development at Deloitte is why I stay at the firm. We invest in our people's individual development and wellbeing on the job, through informal and formal learning and beyond.

I really like Baird's "No Asshole Policy." It creates a culture of kindness and respect in the workplace. We feel that we were each carefully chosen, not only based on our skills, but also on our personalities and how we get along with one another.

We arguably have the best CEO in the business. He sets a clear mission and goals, and metrics which cascade through our business units and functions. He shares the rationale behind all Intuit major business decisions and exemplifies our values.

People are respected and opinions are heard. The organization as a whole values its greatest asset, its team members. We never get complacent or settle, we always look for ways to grow and improve, and make a difference in the cities we live in.

I have a lot of control over finding the best way to do things. I am left to my own devices, for the most part, and it allows me to achieve some really stellar results; my coworkers notice the good work that I do, and praise it frequently.

Our jobs, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem at times, contribute to huge improvements in the lives of so many. It is amazing that the products we make have such an impact. To see the customers smile makes my heart happy!

The culture encourages its associates to try new things, push the limits, and go beyond what we know as acceptable in today's market place. It fosters healthy work-life balance and consistently encourages associates to live a better life.

They tcare about the culture and are always striving to maintain a fun and empowering environment. Whether it is charity involvement, monthly socials, fitness classes, or its yearly State of the Firm, Cooley provides the best for its employees.

The USAA mission makes USAA a great place to work. The military community is who we serve and it personally gives me joy to know that we can make a positive difference in their lives just as they make a difference in ours.

At Plante Moran the focus is on the results, and not the mistakes along the way. Staff are able to openly share points of view, even if not popular. Management is fully supportive of new ideas and new approaches.

Slalom is the only company I've worked for that delegates so much to so many people in the organization. The result is an extremely engaged, super fun place to work. Not only do the employees blossom and grow but so does the whole ecosystem.

Our CEO is very involved with the entire employee base. He holds quarterly meetings and orientations. He takes an active role in delivering the company's mission/values and expectations. I get a strong sense of unity from Pinnacle. He is inspiring.

We celebrate our small wins as well as large. The entry-level employee to contractor to executive leaders share the same attitude towards people and service. It's an underlying passion to care about the work they do and even more so for each other.

Our way of doing business improves constantly. There are always opportunities to grow not just at work, but also as a person. We are all a part of "how" we run our company. Soapbox has taken us to the next level with best practices and other ideas.

It is rewarding to me to work for a company that embraces the diversity. It is enjoyable to work with, and for, people from different backgrounds and cultures. We provide excellence in service and provide charity throughout our community .

It is an innovative tech company with a culture that encourages me to explore my ideas and have a strong point of view. It has an amazingly supportive culture that allows for work-life balance instead of encouraging competition among the workforce.

With hard work and dedication, you can go very far. I've only been here for 3.5 years and have already progressed from a line cook to management. I started with little experience and management saw potential and gave me the guidance to grow.

As someone who's over 40, it's important to me to still have opportunities to evolve my career. SAP gave me the opportunity to entirely change my career while staying in the company thanks to an appreciation for the value of transferable skills.

Everyone is encouraged to communicate and collaborate with others at every level in the firm, and there's always someone who is willing to help. It's also great finally being at an organization that expresses gratitude when people go the extra mile in their tasks.

NVIDIA looks after even the little things. We have a very receptive pets-at-work policy, and it seems to work well, (which kind of surprises me). I am a dog lover, and although I don't bring my dog to work, many others do.

This is a truly collaborative place where entrepreneurism and innovation are valued, and there is always room for different perspectives. There are great people who care deeply about each other, and are supportive of individual and team success.

Almost everyone I meet has a drive to make a difference and do something that will positively impact people and that passion is contagious, it makes me personally want to do more and become more involved in making a difference where I can.

It is a great environment to develop skills. Employees have many opportunities to try new things and challenge themselves. It is ok to fail, because there is always tomorrow, and there will always be another guest through the door.

Since day one with CarMax, I've felt a full member of the CarMax family. This company does not just provide training on how to do a job, but provides true, meaningful development to grow associates. We celebrate every success of each individual.

We make the world a better place by taking our friendly, upbeat, caring Marriott culture into the marketplace, wherever we may travel, our homes, our communities and beyond! We live Marriott culture and make the world around us a better place!

EVERYONE is committed to achieving the high-bar goals set for the company. This makes it that much more motivating to contribute to the team. People go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of as a Team Member and are very welcoming.

The amenities are awesome, but the thing that is hard to quantify is the type of people SAS employs. I’m surrounded by kind, fun, helpful people who genuinely care about me, my success and our company’s success.

Community is one of our Epic values. I love participating in service learning events and giving back to our Bay Area community. I even used service learning hours to go abroad and help in a foreign country.

I've never worked at a place where the CEO really wants to meet with and listen to all employees the way that Walter does. This makes employees feel like he cares about them on a personal level and not just about the success of the company.

I've never worked for an organization where the wellbeing of employees is essential to every business decision. This is evident in how business decisions are made, where the impact on employees is taken in consideration before any decision is final.

I love how diverse this company is. I am extremely proud to work here! Being of Muslim faith and wearing the traditional headscarf, I have always felt comfortable and respected in my workplace and with my coworkers.

Working for a co-operative means that I know that every time I work, I am contributing to a better cause. I am extremely proud to say that we donate millions a year to educational grants, charities and environmental organizations.

The company welcomes everyone of all types with open arms. Growing up I always felt weird being different than others, but with being employed at Synchrony, we provide diversity programs of all kinds to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

Not only do teammates and management provide recognition and gratitude towards each other, but there is ongoing teamwork, passion, and innovation. There has never been a time that someone hasn't offered to step up and offer help when needed.

Employees are able to actively partake in shaping the firm and the way we do business. I feel that I have partial control in guiding the firm and taking it in the direction I want it to go. My partners allow me to propose and pursue my ideas.

Much like the teachings of our founder, Mr. Jenkins had for the level of care we should have for our customers, treating them like family, our management and other associates are all regarded as family and we would do anything for one another.

I like to tell my friends and family that I get to work with a lot of smart people. I have the great opportunity to work with leaders in our industry, trend-setters, published authors, and a whole host of talented people.

Regeneron provides extraordinary opportunities for personal and professional growth and fulfillment, allowing all to innovate, create, and develop their roles around the needs of the business, their departments, and their personal goals.

Being a part of this company makes you feel that what you do actually matters, it's not just number and letter on a sheet that's wasting away, but real actual work that makes a difference in our country, and community.

I'm encouraged to be the best possible version of myself. I'm given opportunities to be innovative and develop ideas that are shared with all associates. I'm encouraged to go outside my comfort zone and expand my knowledge, even if I fail.

EY encourages a diverse workplace of driven and highly-skilled individuals. It provides a great opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and countries who have the same goal in mind.

Nationwide truly lives its declared values. They are not just words on the wall. We use the values to guide our decision making on important issues. The investment in personal development continues to blow me away.

Slalom is the only company I've worked for that delegates so much to so many people in the organization. The result is an extremely engaged, super fun place to work. Not only do the employees blossom and grow but so does the whole ecosystem.

The community that has been cultivated by the managers makes this a great place to work. They selected a staff that is supportive and balances work and fun. I often hear positive comments from staff and customers about the cheerful environment.

We hire exceptional talent and are guided by such passionate leaders, who foster a flexible environment and greater wellbeing, recognize and celebrate successes, embrace our differences, advance diversity and inclusion, and reimagine what's possible.

People are genuinely excited to be here all the time and that shows through their work and how they interact with others. Every day is never the same. This place is very large but there is always a sense of community.

There are other opportunities available in our community, and people make the choice to stay. Long-term folks give the firm a feeling of stability and tradition. At the same time, we constantly strive to innovate.

I am very outspoken and speak my mind more than I should; I love that I can do this here without being judged or getting in trouble. I love that my ideas count; they are considered and on a few occasions, implemented. This is such a motivator to me.

There is a strong focus on innovation, which is evident in the outstanding Innovation Centers we have. I have personally seen the light bulb go off for clients on how they can leverage new technology during these innovation center visits.

Strong leadership focused on helping people realize their full potential as a way to achieve our full business potential. Business decisions are grounded in company values. Communications are transparent, and senior leadership is accessible.

Upper management is accessible to everyone, and the environment is very respectful and friendly. The company is always trying new things to improve, and the Career Coaching is an example of how the company supports my career path.

Employees are recognized for the value they bring, and are provided opportunities to grow. We are encouraged to give back to our communities and participate in food drives, breast cancer walks, heart walks, school supply drives and so much more!

Dropbox empowers people to drive impact and innovate irrespective of role or seniority. There is frequent communication from the C-suite which facilitates transparency and direct visibility into how the work you own connects to the broader business.

The opportunities for advancement are amazing. I have worked as a tech and BayCare is helping me pay for nursing school. On top of that, fellow employees and doctors love to teach and help me get better for when I am a nurse.

Sheetz is very big on communication. Management makes sure everyone knows what is going on. Every employee has their own mailbox. There are meetings every quarter or so and also any time there is a change in policy or procedure.

One of the primary drivers that makes Hilcorp great is that we are given the opportunity to understand the entire picture of the company. It is a culture of transparency, from our goals to our financial and production results.

The vision is big and the execution is aggressive. It is a challenging and fast-paced place to work with a strong competitive mindset. We have a growth company mindset and actions reflect that in reality.

We often have celebrations. Not just for holidays or birthdays. There is an overwhelming amount of support for all kinds of achievement. We're often surprised with meals and with opportunity to build relationships with co-workers.

Nugget encourages employees to have fun at their job. If they don't like the work they are doing, Nugget will bend over backwards to train someone in a different position. They make us feel important, and appreciate everything we do.

The President involves himself in every line of the establishment. I feel that he is down in the trenches with the employees, not just going dealing with leaders. I feel that this type of example bleeds through the different levels of management.

NuStar does a great job at hiring employees that fit its "caring and sharing" culture. I can't think of one person that does not like their job. Leaders always remind every employee that we are the company's number one asset.

The training and development opportunities are endless. We are often given the chance to work on different or multiple projects when requested and if you choose to make a department change it is often times supported.

Management truly cares about all the staff, where they go out of their way to assist in any way. It makes our job easier when you have support from upper management. I have personally seen growth in my professional career here.

Hyland is the best-managed company I have or will ever work for. Ethical. Period. They just refuse to operate any other way. Everything else springs forth from this foundation. The corporate culture and environment created here is outstanding.

Very rarely can an employee say that their employer made them a better person, but that is my reality. We provide A Better Way to Care to everyone that we encounter— and a true devotion to being charitable, humble, and kind.

We have the unique opportunity of making a difference in the life a child each day we work. We see patients and families in their most stressful moments and we are there to care for them both physically and emotionally.

Progressive employees live, breathe, and believe in our Core Values. Integrity, Golden Rule, Objectives, Profit, and Excellence are the foundation of everything we are and everything we do. These values keep us focused on the right things.

The people who work here are like my family, and in addition to being great co-workers, they are a constant source of support for me. I am proud to be a partner here and I will be proud to be a Retired Partner when that day comes.

It encourages and supports work life balance and recognizes that it is different for each individual. Autodesk is an entrepreneurial, creative, adult, fun, passion filled culture and encourages employees to be courageous with ideas and take risks.

The CEO, Aron Ain, is an amazing leader and human being. I believe his actions and attitudes of inclusiveness, fairness, and humanitarianism contribute set the tone for the entire organization. I can't imagine anyone else at the helm.

Alliance Data focuses more on their people and I feel as a company they receive a better return because as an employee we feel valued. I love that opinions or ideas are openly encouraged and considered.

Mars is a great place to work because I feel like I have the autonomy and resources to do my job well. Mars not only hires amazing talent, but finds people that fit well within the culture and who would succeed within an organization like ours.

The Call of Duty Endowment has placed thousands of veterans (including myself), which I feel is an under-served demographic. I always feel that my opinion matters and am given ample opportunities to expand my knowledge base.

I love the employee appreciation. It's clearly part of Aflac's culture to show thanks and appreciation to their employees. The annual events in addition to the programs for honors and bonuses are unlike anywhere I've ever worked.

This company has allowed me to realize there are a lot more layers of skin that I have yet to grow to become the best version of myself. They challenge me in many ways and the challenges are very rewarding whether there is a victory or a loss

Nordstrom is a very inclusive company. Everyone is given the same opportunities to excel and succeed. There is genuine love from the employees to the company, empathy between co-workers and strong bonds with customers.

I have opportunities to work with senior leaders and collaborate across various divisions. My senior leaders are approachable, genuine, and authentic. I am provided mentorship opportunities to learn from other successful leaders around the firm.

The big heart on the building shows the community who we are, but the real heart is in what we do inside. This organization has a very unique culture that can’t be found outside of it. I always say I love to give the "Le Bonheur way" to the world.

Employees are valued and treated with respect. This was never more apparent than when we had a reduction in force in 2016. Devon found a way to off board a large number of employees with dignity and respect.

My very first day I was asked if I had any ideas or ways we could improve here. I felt a part of a family almost immediately and welcomed by everyone. I love how everyone, no matter the tenure or level, is open to feedback, ideas, and questions.

It is a massive organization but manages to communicate to its team members in a manner that feels personal. I enjoy the challenge of maintaining the respect of such a well-recognized brand by protecting its reputation through my best efforts.

It's more than just a job, it's a way to advocate for something that affects people personally. It's inspiring to see colleagues fighting for better care for patients because they too know what it's like to be a person with diabetes.

I never expected that a company with so many employees spread over so many states could have its finger on the pulse of each individual. But because the firm’s leaders emphasize internal communications, employees trust our management.

Our commitment to growing our culture and diversity and inclusion is one of reasons I think this is a great place to work. Our executives and our HR organization truly believe we need diversity and inclusion, and a strong culture, to be successful.

It is hard to put into words the depth that this runs in all of us here at Delta. Fostered and nurtured at the executive level and develops in all of us, this culture has gotten us through hard times and good times. Delta cares about me.

The sense of value, appreciation and overall treatment of all employees makes this an amazing place to work. This company truly cares about people, promotes from within, and rewards those who work very hard.

Employees can bring their "whole self" to work. Diversity and inclusion is embraced by leadership. We will always have more work to do in this area, but the openness and dialogue is encouraged and creates a healthy environment.